PUTRAJAYA: Promoting food items, including buffets, iftar and Ramadan sets as halal for Muslim consumption without the Malaysian Halal Certification (SPHM) is a violation of the Trade Descriptions Act 2011.
Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) Director-General Datuk Hakimah Mohd Yusoff said those intending to provide catering services for Ramadan are advised to obtain the SPHM.
“Food caterers planning to offer buffet services without the SPHM are urged to promptly apply for certification. They can do so through either Jakim or the respective state Islamic religious councils,” she said in a statement.
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